The Heat

The Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are having a big impact on farmers around the world. Not only are they paying more for energy to run their machinery, but the price of fertilizer has also gone up more than 30%.

The US has been intervening militarily in countries from Asia to the Middle East to Latin America for decades causing massive death and devastation. Nations it has attacked since 2001 include Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Iran and Venezuela. Why have there been so many over the decades? And, how much death and destruction have they caused in countries around the world?

Since adopting its postwar constitution in 1947, Japan has followed a pacifist framework renouncing war. But last week, the Japanese government reversed its longstanding limits on the sale of weapons overseas.

On April 27, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes after Araghchi visited Pakistan and Oman over the weekend to discuss the ongoing regional conflict.

Some Americans say the United States is heading in the wrong direction. How will the Iran war impact the U.S. domestic politics?

China continues to lead the world in green technology and innovation, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to combating climate change for the benefit of all humanity.

Iran seized two container ships on April 22 in the Strait of Hormuz for maritime violations. The vessels came under fire just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was extending the ceasefire to give Tehran more time to present for a unified proposal.

US President Trump announced on Tuesday that he will extend the ceasefire with Iran, hours before the previously agreed-upon two-week period was set to expire.

Malaysia's Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan says his country is in decent shape despite mounting global pressures, pointing to record foreign investment and a booming digital sector.

The 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) takes place amid economic instability and rising geopolitical tensions. Our experts shared their views.

A high-level delegation led by Pakistan’s army chief held talks with Iranian officials in Tehran in hopes of scheduling a second round of negotiations.

The courtroom clash over social media and its impact on minors is intensifying. Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico delivered powerful verdicts that could reshape Big Tech accountability.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, marking Sánchez’s fourth visit in four years.

The U.S. and the Iranian delegations spent 21 hours in Islamabad trying to find a resolution to the war against Iran, but the two sides couldn’t reach an agreement.

Delegations from the United States and Iran travel to Pakistan for talks as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. Our experts shared their perspectives.

Thousands attended this year's HumanX AI conference bringing together the "who's who" of the artificial intelligence world. Coined the Davos of AI, the event focused on infrastructure, operations, governance, investment and partnerships.

Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The agreement came shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to agree to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The fallout from the US and Israeli war on Iran is also being felt in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

U.S. President Trump has significantly escalated his rhetoric against Iran on his Truth social media platform, saying if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, they will be "living in hell." Tehran responded saying it would retaliate against any attack.

The United Nations is sounding the alarm as the world's water supply reaches a critical tipping point.

The day after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech on Iran, America’s message remains unclear. Trump says U.S. objectives are nearly achieved yet he also threatened even more intense strikes in the weeks ahead.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is not negotiating with the United States, and Tehran has zero trust in Washington.

While the world focuses on the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran, Palestinians are in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Israel continues to kill hundreds of Palestinians despite a ceasefire.

The conflict in the Middle East has now entered its second month and there are fears that it may continue to escalate further across the region.

Analysts weigh the worldwide consequences of the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran.